Bill > S05423

This bill modifies the existing New York agriculture and markets law to expand the circumstances under which a dog can be deemed dangerous and potentially subjected to euthanasia or permanent confinement. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows a judge to order these actions if a dog, while trespassing on another person's property, causes the death of a companion animal, farm animal, or domestic animal without justification. The bill also makes some minor grammatical changes, replacing gendered language like "his or her" with the more neutral term "such owner's" when referring to a dog's owner. The law provides a judicial process for determining whether a dog is dangerous, with specific criteria that must be met before more severe actions like euthanasia can be pursued. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, and allows for immediate preparation of any necessary regulations to implement the changes. This amendment provides additional legal recourse for property owners whose animals are killed by a trespassing dog, potentially offering more protection for livestock and pets.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5423